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Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs a CCS meeting to review India’s security preparedness, and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a CCS meeting to review India’s security preparedness, and the prevailing global scenario in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The Prime Minister was briefed on latest developments and different aspects of India’s security preparedness in the border areas as well as in the maritime and air domain.
The Prime Minister was also briefed on the latest developments in Ukraine, including the details of Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals, along with some citizens of India’s neighbouring countries, from Ukraine.
Prime Minister Modi directed that all possible efforts should be made to bring back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa, who died in Kharkiv.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Scheme of WCD Ministry under Nirbhaya Fund for Critical care and Support to POCSO victims
Under Nirbhaya Fund, a scheme of Ministry of Women &Child Development namely Scheme for critical care and support for accessing justice to rape gang rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant was appraised at the total cost of Rs.74.10 cr. The scheme aims at providing shelter, food & daily needs, safe transportation for attending court hearings and legal aid to the minor girls who have been abandoned by the family due to forced pregnancy, either due to rape/ gang rape or due to any other reason, and have no other means to support themselves.
In the year 2021, the National Crime Records Bureau reported 51,863 cases under the POCSO Act. Out of these, 64%  cases were reported under section 3 and 5 .
Further analysis of this data shows that out of total 33,348 cases reported under section 3 and 5 of the Act 99%  cases were committed against girls. In many of these cases, girls become pregnant and bear several physical and mental health concerns, which are further aggravated when they are disowned or abandoned by their own families or are orphan.
Objectives of the Scheme are :
- To provide integrated support and assistance to girl child victims under one roof and
- To facilitate immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including access to education, police assistance, medical , psychological and mental counselling legal support and insurance cover for the girl child victim and her new-born under one roof to enable access to justice and rehabilitation of such girl child victims.
The eligibility criteria are :
- Any girl below the age of 18 years, who is a victim of:
- · Penetrative Sexual Assault - Section 3 of the POCSO Act,
- · Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault - Section 5 of the POCSO Act,
- · Section 376, 376A-E of Indian Penal Code, 1860 
- And has become pregnant due to such assault or rape is covered under the Scheme. Such girl child victim should be:
• An orphan or
• Abandoned by the family or
• Does not wish to live with the family
It is not mandatory for the girl child victim to have a copy of the FIR for availing the benefits under the Scheme. However, it shall be the responsibility of the persons responsible for the implementation of the Scheme to ensure that information is provided to the police and FIR is registered.
Procedure to be followed by Child Care Institutions  Children's Home
The person-in-charge of the Home shall provide a separate safe space for the girl child as her needs are different from other children residing in the Home. A case worker shall be immediately designated or appointed by the person-in-charge for taking care of the girl child. Separate funds shall be provided to the Home for the care and protection of the girl.
Under Mission Vatsalya guidelines provisions of dedicated CCIs for POCSO Victims will also be made for proper rehabilitation and for support of POCSO Victims.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank  through video conference in New Delhi today.
Every year at the Annual Meeting, the Board of Governors meet to take key decisions that impact the Bank’s future. The discussions at the meeting broadly covered official business including election of the President of the AIIB and a roundtable discussion on the theme ‘AIIB 2030-Supporting Asia’s Development over the Next Decade’.
Smt. Sitharaman was identified as a Lead Speaker at the roundtable discussion. In her intervention, Smt. Sitharaman appreciated AIIB’s efforts for fast tracking financial assistance of about $10 Billion to its member countries including India to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Smt. Sitharaman mentioned about Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s initiative of creating a COVID-19 Emergency Fund for SAARC Nations and India’s efforts in supplying critical medical health kits to tackle the COVID-19, and now supporting global efforts of COVID-19 vaccine trials. Besides, the Finance Minister highlighted India’s participation in the “G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative”.
Smt. Sitharaman also outlined various measures taken by the Government of India to respond to the COVID-19, including the $23 Billion Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana  and $295 Billion Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package , which aim at protecting all sectors and sections of the economy. The Reserve Bank of India eased the monetary policy especially reduced reserve requirements and introduced liquidity in the economy to the extent of almost 3.9% of GDP.
The Finance Minister mentioned that to give a boost to the infrastructure development, India has launched the National Infrastructure Pipeline  2020-2025 with estimated expenditure of $1.4 trillion that has created a plethora of fresh investment opportunities for AIIB’s partnerships. Furthermore, she mentioned some of the expectations from the Bank, including introduction of new financing instruments, mobilising private sector finance, providing financing for social infrastructure to achieve the SDGs 2030, and integrating development of climate resilient and sustainable energy access infrastructure into the recovery response to the COVID-19 crisis. Smt. Sitharaman also suggested the Bank to establish Regional Presence which would aid in effective project management and implementation.
The Finance Minister commended the AIIB management for the very healthy growth that the Bank has achieved in a short span of five years and wished success to the Bank’s future endeavours.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Kiran Bishnoi for winning the Bronze Medal in Women's Wrestling 76kg Freestyle
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Kiran Bishnoi for winning the Bronze Medal in Women's Wrestling 76kg Freestyle at Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“More glory in Wrestling at the Asian Games!
Congratulations to Kiran Bishnoi for winning the Bronze Medal in Women's Wrestling 76kg Freestyle. My best wishes for her upcoming endeavours.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 172.21 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.16 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,72,21,28,840
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,16,84,166
More than 172.21 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.16 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Prison Reforms
Giving a reply to a Written Question on ‘Prison Reforms’ in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra said, details of funds released by the Ministry of Home Affairs  to the States and Union Territories  for strengthening the ‘e-prisons’ portal, intended for prison computerisation; and in connection with ‘modernisation of prisons’ for enhancing the security infrastructure in prisons, etc. during the last five years is as follows:
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Financial Year 
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Funds Released 
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2017-18
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32.49
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2018-19
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33.00
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2019-20
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34.00
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2020-21
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0
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2021-22
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50.00
MHA had forwarded a Model Prison Manual, 2016 to all States and UTs in the year 2016 for adoption in their respective jurisdictions. MHA has been continuously engaging with the State Governments and UT Administrations emphasizing the significance of the Model Manual and has advised them to adopt the same and make use of the guidance provided in it for efficient prison administration, Shri Mishra added.
National Crime Records Bureau  compiles prison statistics reported to it by the States and Union Territories  and publishes the same in its annual publication “Prison Statistics India”. This information is not maintained by NCRB, Shri Mishra added.
Prisons’/‘persons detained therein’ is a “State List” subject under List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Therefore, the administration and management of prisoners is primarily the responsibility of respective State Governments, who are competent to enhance the budget allocation towards prisons as per local need and requirements stated the Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Arjun Ram Meghwal, Assumes Charge as Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal has assumed the charge as Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in New Delhi today. Earlier on his arrival at Shram Shakti Bhawan he was received by Secretary and other senior officials of the Ministry. Shri Meghwal was MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs before the recent cabinet reshuffle.
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Ministry of Coal
CMPDIL Invents New Dust Control Technology
Useful in Coal Mines, Thermal Power Plants, Railway Sidings & Ports
In order to minimize and control the fugitive dust in mining areas, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited , Ranchi  has invented a “System and Method for Controlling Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” and obtained patent for the same in December, 2022 . This system can be used in mines, thermal power plants, railway sidings, ports, construction sites wherein coal or other minerals/fugitive materials are stored under open sky. Apart from reducing the dust generation from open sources, it will also provide noise attenuation.
Coal/Lignite PSUs under the Ministry of Coal consistently strive to produce quality coal in an environmentally responsible manner to meet the country's energy needs. To prevent or mitigate air pollution caused by coal mining and allied activities, coal/lignite PSUs are adopting various measure. Fugitive dust is a form of particulate matter that contributes to air pollution that is generated from various sources which are exposed to air and not discharged into the atmosphere through a confined flow stream.
Synchronized Application of Windbreak and Vertical Greenery System  for Fugitive Dust Control – a New Idea
Synchronized application of Wind break and VGS
The present invention relates to the synchronized application of windbreak  and vertical greenery system  for reducing generation and dispersion of fugitive dust. The WB and VGS are erected in the upwind and downwind direction with respect to the fugitive dust source respectively. The WB reduces the speed of the wind approaching towards the source and hence, it reduces the intensity of the ambient air to pick up dust while blowing over the source. The VGS acts as a filter and reduces the quantity of the residual dust moving along with the wind towards the receptors in the down-wind direction. Therefore, there is a significant reduction in the concentration of the dust in the ambient air at various receptors located in the down-wind direction. This system has been depicted in the Figure below:
Mechanism of Synchronized application of Wind break and VGS
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MANAGE Will Lead Agri-Business Revolution in India
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management , Hyderabad – an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India organized its 6th Convocation 2022 ceremony at its campus in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. In this occasion Award degrees and medals were presented to successful students of Post Graduate Diploma in Management  - PGDM .
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI attended as the Chief Guest for the Convocation and Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Secretary , GoI was the Guest of Honour.
202 students from three PGDM  batches from the academic years 2018–22 received their diplomas. 9 Students from three consecutive batches of PGDM  received gold, silver and bronze medals. Also, 3 exceptional Alumni of PGDM  who have been contributing immensely to the farming community through their Agri-Ventures received awards on the occasion. In addition, 6 students from PGDAEM and 3 students from PGDAWM programs also received medals.
Addressing the students on the occasion Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, said, that " "MANAGE students should feel proud while serving the farming community and about your role in developing an Athmanirbhar Bharat is essential. Along with your regular jobs, you must give time to serve the wellbeing of the farmers of our country" , the minister added.
Addressing the gathering Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, Director General of MANAGE highlighted that, "Apart from ongoing training, research consultancy, policy support and various GoI schemes like AC&ABC, DAESI, STRY and RAFTAAR, we also take up many other activities which put India on the path of being a global leader in agriculture.
We also look forward to our students becoming agricultural attaches in Indian Embassies across the world to expand Indian Agriculture beyond borders and in the future MANAGE will strive to improve the quality and standards of agribusiness education in more than 200 organizations in India ,he added.
Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Secretary , GoI, presented awards to the meritorious students.
The programe was attended by MANAGE Faculties, staff and parents of the students who received awards and medals on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Victory Flame visits Gallantry Award winners of 1971 War
The Swarnim Vijay Varsh Jyoti that arrived at Mumbai on 01 September visited gallantry award winners staying in Mumbai on 04 Sep 21.
The flame was received by Veer Chakra awardees Commodore Inderjeet Singh , Commander Ashok Kumar  and Wing Commander B B Soni  in a solemn ceremony that was attended by family members of the war veterans and officers of the Army, Navy and the Air Force.
A memento on behalf of the three Armed Forces was presented to the gallantry award winners by Commodore Sanjay Sachdeva, Naval Officer-in-Charge, Maharashtra, in the presence of MLAs of their respective constituencies, Dr. Bharati Lavekar  and Mr. Ameet Shyam .
The ceremony concluded amidst loud calls of Bharat Mata ki Jai by all present, a true reflection of the josh and fighting spirit that was instrumental in India's victory in the 1971 war.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu for winning the Presidential elections in Nigeria
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu for winning the Presidential elections in Nigeria.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“I congratulate H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu for winning the Presidential elections. Look forward to further strengthening India-Nigeria bilateral relations under your leadership.”
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Steps Taken by Government to Address Malnutrition
The Government has accorded high priority to the issue of malnutrition and is implementing several schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services  Scheme as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country.
The beneficiaries under the Anganwadi Services scheme are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers. The supplementary nutrition is provided to pregnant women & Lactating mothers in the type of Take Home Ration. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  is implemented with an aim to provide cash incentive to improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers  and compensate for partial wage loss.
Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan launched on 8th March 2018, aims to achieve improvement in nutritional status of Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers in a time bound manner by adopting a synergised and result oriented approach.
Mission Poshan 2.0, an integrated nutrition support programme has been announced in budget 2021-2022 for all States/UTs. It seeks to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach and outcomes with focus on developing practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition. Steps have been taken to improve nutritional quality and testing in accredited labs, strengthen delivery and leverage technology under Poshan Tracker to improve governance. Guidelines were issued for transparency and accountability in delivery of supplementary nutrition and to track nutritional outcomes on 13.01.2021.
The details of funds allocated to State/UTs and expenditure under the POSHAN Abhiyaan from FY 2018-19 to 2020-21 is at Annexure-I.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 208.57 Cr
Over 3.98 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,05,058
9,062 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.57%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.38%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 208.57 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,77,24,081 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.98 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,13,219
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2nd Dose
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1,00,99,464
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Precaution Dose
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65,76,587
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,33,087
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2nd Dose
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1,76,86,428
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Precaution Dose
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1,27,81,728
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,98,04,269
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2nd Dose
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2,92,41,001
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,14,89,319
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2nd Dose
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5,18,05,713
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,00,96,197
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2nd Dose
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51,11,98,596
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Precaution Dose
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4,33,17,499
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,38,06,648
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2nd Dose
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19,58,58,894
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Precaution Dose
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2,62,10,265
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,20,665
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2nd Dose
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12,24,13,734
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Precaution Dose
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3,69,61,938
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Precaution Dose
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12,58,48,017
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Total
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2,08,57,15,251
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,05,058. Active cases now constitute 0.24% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.57%. 15,220 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,36,54,064.
9,062 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,64,038 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.10 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.38% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.49%.
Ministry of Railways
Chairman, Railway Board Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav launches HRMS Mobile App
All employees of Indian Railways can now access data related to their service, it is an important milestone in computerization of HR related functions in Indian Railways.
Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav launched HRMS Mobile App today which has been designed and developed by Centre for Railway Information System . All employees of Indian Railways can now see data related to their service and communicate with administration for any changes, if required.
This Mobile Application allows employee to view his historical data since his date of joining in Railways including details related to his Increments, Promotions, Awards, Transfers, Postings, Leave, Training, and composition of Family as per records and Nominations for retirement benefits. This information is not readily available to employee at present. It brings transparency to administration. This application will be single window communication system between Railway employees and Administration.
A comprehensive exercise of entry and validation of data related to service records of employees is going on at present in Indian Railways. Data of 93 %  serving railway employees has already been collected in this module.
This Mobile App provides an important link to Railway employees to communicate with administration regarding change required in their data for validation.
Apart from information related to their profile and scanned copy of their Service Record, they can also see e-Service Record which is compiled based on entry made in HRMS Application. canned copies of their Physical Service Record are also available. It is an important milestone in computerization of HR related functionalities in Indian Railways.
This app is available on Google Play Store - HRMS Employee Mobile App for Indian Railways.
To access their records, employees need to register by entering IPAS No / PF No. An OTP will be sent to their Mobile No . Employee must enter OTP to complete registration process. If Mobile no. is not available, establishment section in Railway Board may be contacted to furnish access to this application.